Tony Agotha
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Special Envoy for Climate and Environment / EU / lifelong Red Sox fan
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The most eloquent and pertinent article of the Treaty on the European Union
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âWe can tell farmers the problemsâ: experts say seismic waves can check soil health and boost yields
âSoilsmologyâ aims to map worldâs soils and help avert famine, says not-for-profit co-founded by George Monbiot
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/05/soilsmology-seismic-waves-soil-health-boost-yields?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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European Environmental Bureauđ
6 days ago
No place to hide from
#PFAS
pollution, not even the deep-sea Scientists analysed 127 whales and dolphins & have sounded the alarm over these toxic
#foreverchemicals
The full impact on wildlife remains unknown, but PFAS could disrupt immune and reproductive systems
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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On my way to
#COP30
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Fall in Tervuren
29 days ago
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Trots op mân Nederlandse collegaâs
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Olof van der Gaag
about 1 month ago
Vorig jaar daalde Europese CO2-uitstoot 2,5%. Sinds 1990 -37,2% terwijl de economie 71% groeide.
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Anne Applebaum
about 1 month ago
A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
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Sudanese survivors of el-Fasher siege tell the BBC about RSF brutality | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC-Jf2V2g
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Itâs not a beauty contest, but facts matter đ
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about 1 month ago
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Wopke Hoekstra
about 2 months ago
We're taking a more strategic, results-focused approach to climate and energy diplomacy. By strengthening global partnerships, we aim to boost clean investments, reform finance, and make the clean transition a worldwide success. My speech đđ»
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Dr Paul Dorfman
about 2 months ago
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Dr Paul Dorfman
about 2 months ago
IEA:
#Renewables
have cut
#fossilfuel
imports for more than 100 countries
#climate
www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
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IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - Carbon Brief
More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables
https://www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewables-have-cut-fossil-fuel-imports-for-more-than-100-countries/
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Marjolein Moorman
2 months ago
Deze brief. Van een 19 jarige. Ze kan geen plezier hebben zonder voortdurend last te hebben. Van mannen. Het maakt me woedend. We zijn niets opgeschoten. Beste mannen, spreek elkaar aan! Laat dit stoppen! Vrouwen zijn niet van jullie. We zijn van onszelf!
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
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Opinie: Een avond waar ik zo naar had uitgekeken, werd stukje bij beetje van me afgepakt
Naroepen, intimidatie, betast worden en zonder toestemming gezoend worden op de mond: Vera van der Gaag (19) beschrijft hoe een avondje uit op een zaterdag in Utrecht eruit ziet.
https://www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opinie/opinie-een-avond-waar-ik-zo-naar-had-uitgekeken-werd-stukje-bij-beetje-van-me-afgepakt~be703a21/
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Brent Toderian
2 months ago
According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50â (122F) by 2050. Just the start. Common sense.
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Prachtige podcast, over een componist, een slachtoffer magische soms onheilspellende muziek, en geschiedenis
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2 months ago
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Morning in Tervuren
2 months ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
2 months ago
10 years have passed since we adopted the Paris Agreement. Since then, the world has changed. The clean transition is moving forward.
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Ursula von der Leyen
2 months ago
With the world united behind renewables and energy efficiency, COP28 made history. So thank you, Sultan Al Jaber. Now we must deliver on its legacy. Europe is working with industry to roll out renewables in developing countries. Weâll stay true to the spirit of COP28.
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Frans Timmermans
3 months ago
Tegen extreemrechts geweld moet je je laten horen. Dan zet je alle democratische middelen in om een vuist te maken. We vragen voor volgende week een debat aan om samen een streep trekken. Mijn reactie op de gebeurtenissen van vandaag:
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Ursula von der Leyen
3 months ago
The entry into force of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty is a historic milestone. It shows the power of multilateralism, as we head to New York for the UN General Assembly, Now we call on more countries to join the movement & ensure the universal protection of our ocean.
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Climate change is not a far-away problem of the future; it is here and now, risking our jobs, our health, and our security. The good news, we all can do something about it. No step is too small.
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3 months ago
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European External Action Service
3 months ago
In a democracy there is a place for everyone. It is built on participation, diversity and equality. As the EU we support genuine elections, protect independent media, stand with civil society and challenge disinformation, because in a democracy, everyone counts and all voices matter.Â
#DemocracyDay
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EU Institute for Security Studies
3 months ago
The EU must stop being complacent & self-flagellating. It is an economic & political force, and has the military will to defend our freedom & interests. "Thatâs what we must continue doing,â said Delphine Pronk at
#EUISS2025
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Kaja Kallas
3 months ago
Europe is engaged in a battle for freedom and democracy. It must build its geopolitical power to participate as an equal player. Thatâs why we have embarked on the biggest military undertaking in recent history. Extract of my speech at EUISS conference â
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Steven Everts
3 months ago
Full text of speech at
@euiss.bsky.social
annual conference here
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Europe in danger, but not alone. Getting serious about our security responsibilities
Keynote speech by EU HR/VP Kaja Kallas at the EUISS annual conference 2025
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/europe-danger-not-alone-getting-serious-about-our-security-responsibilities_en
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Ursula von der Leyen
3 months ago
We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We warmly welcome Indiaâs continued engagement with President Zelenskyy. India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
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Great example in Dublin on how to give nature a chance. It will reward us in return
3 months ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
3 months ago
The EU is already the worldâs biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners. Now we table two agreements that will cement this position. â
europa.eu/!hYC7MJ
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European External Action Service
3 months ago
Today the European Commission proposed signing the EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico agreements, which will strengthen political cooperation and trade and investment relations, bringing concrete benefits for citizens and businesses in Mercosur, Mexico and the EU. Read the PR:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Mathijs Bouman
3 months ago
Uh...
#Telegraaf
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Jean-Marc van Tol
3 months ago
Ik maak naast Fokke & Sukke ook boeken rond Johan de Witt en Constantijn Huygens. Ik krijg best vaak de vraag waar deel III van mijn trilogie blijft. Ik zou er meer aan kunnen werken als er meer gekocht wordt via
webshop.catullus.nl
Als je de De Witt-boeken leuk vindt, retweet dit dan.
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Tell me what people really, really wantâŠ
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
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Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2025/04/12/air-pollution-paris-health-cars/
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@ajboekestijn.bsky.social
@robdewijk.bsky.social
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(Weer) een heel goede aflevering die (weer) de koppeling legt tussen klimaatverandering en geopolitiek. Als we deze koppeling niet zien, of redresseren vliegen we blind
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Boekestijn en De Wijk
News Podcast · Updated daily · Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Elke zaterdagochtend om 11 uur een nieuwe aflevering waar weke...
https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/boekestijn-en-de-wijk/id1076289388?l=en-GB
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Kaja Kallas
3 months ago
I just spoke with my colleagues in our Delegation in Kyiv, after our building was damaged by a Russian strike. Your resolve to keep supporting Ukraine gives us strength. No diplomatic mission should ever be a target. In response, we are summoning the Russian envoy in Brussels.
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Kaja Kallas
3 months ago
While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles. The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts. Russia must stop the killing and negotiate.
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Dordrecht. Prachtige Johan de Witt tentoonstelling gezien. De toren beklommen, geboorteâhuisâ gepasseerd, daarna naar Den Haag langs de Nieuwe Kerk waar hij en zân broer Cornelis rusten. 400 jaar later blijkt eens te meer dat hij een onuitwisbare plek in de Nederlandse geschiedenis heeft verworven
4 months ago
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Ursula von der Leyen
4 months ago
This afternoon, I will welcome President Zelenskyy in Brussels. Together, we will participate in the Coalition of Willing VTC. At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.
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PG Kroeger
4 months ago
#Oranjezomer
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đ the clock is ticking ,the world is watching, and the EU is in full swing in Geneva
#INC
#plasticpollution
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PG Kroeger
4 months ago
"We zitten allemaal in dezelfde boot.â Hoe moeizaam en complex onderhandelingen over klimaatverdragen ook zijn, dit besef dringt uiteindelijk steeds weer door. EU-klimaatgezant Tony Agotha in
#BetrouwbareBronnen
, juist ook over plastic.
art19.com/shows/betrou...
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Ursula von der Leyen
5 months ago
Both Europe and China are committed to multilateralism and the UN Charter. So we raised the crucial issue of Russiaâs war on Ukraine. We asked China to use its influence to bring Russia to accept a ceasefire, enter peace talks and put an end to the bloodshed.
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Ursula von der Leyen
5 months ago
Todayâs Summit was the opportunity to work toward concrete progress in key areas of our bilateral relationship. While also clearly explaining our concerns. We remain committed to frank, respectful and open dialogue with China. â
europa.eu/!WHMvqk
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David Ho
5 months ago
The first global comparison of glacier mass change reveals a global loss of 273 billion tonnes per year, an amount equivalent to what the entire human population on Earth drinks in 30 years. đ§Ș
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First Global Comparison of Glacier Mass Change: Theyâre All Melting, and Fast - Eos
By systematically assessing data gathered by different methods, researchers refined estimates of global glacier melt and its contribution to sea level rise.
https://eos.org/articles/first-global-comparison-of-glacier-mass-change-theyre-all-melting-and-fast
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Ursula von der Leyen
5 months ago
The EU-China cooperation on climate can set a global benchmark. So our joint press statement is an important step forward. We will work together to make COP30 a success. â
europa.eu/!mXd6wG
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Kaja Kallas
5 months ago
Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza. This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed Statementâ
europa.eu/!rgD48X
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Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas
Following the Israeli Cabinetâs resolutions and the constructive dialogue between the EU and Israel, significant steps have been agreed by Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Stri...
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/israelpalestine-statement-high-representativevice-president-kaja-kallas_en
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Steven Everts
5 months ago
Never forget the victims of
#MH17
. Unanimous verdict of European Court of Human Rights: Russia fully responsible for killing 298 people - and for trying to cover it up with disinfo and other trickery.
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Jean-Marc van Tol
10 months ago
Followers gezocht. Nu we niet meer actief zijn op X (algemeen FS-account 150k followers) en Mastodon helaas niet het volume van het oude Twitter lijkt te krijgen, hoop ik dat BlueSky die plaats kan innemen. Social media is toch een goedkope manier om publiek te informeren. pls rt
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Kaja Kallas
5 months ago
Each time the world reaches out, Putin answers with missiles. Russiaâs escalating attacks on Kyiv show that Moscow doesnât want peace. Air defence systems and missiles are scarce everywhere. But Ukraine needs them now, every single day, to protect its people.
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Geweldige podcast. En, voor een nog meer culturele inleiding, zoek de cabinet battles op in de musical
#Hamilton
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Wopke Hoekstra
5 months ago
Today, as a heat dome hangs over Europe, the Commission has put forward a proposal to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040. Weâre doing this for competitiveness, for independence, for decarbonisation. My remarks are here âĄïž
europa.eu/!TMRvMK
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